Laura Wates

Trying to make sense of things can feel hugely overwhelming, whilst making time for yourself may be impossible. A feeling of knowing deep down, things need to be explored.

I believe therapy should provide you with a supportive space to call your own. A space to feel comfortable enough to explore those inner most parts. To unpack, process and try things out. To reflect and reframe. 

I work uniquely. As an integrative therapist, I draw upon different modalities in my work, meaning each therapeutic relationship feels unique.

I believe in creating a space for you to explore and process your narrative freely - without judgement. I work with adults who come to therapy for:

• ADHD and/or ASD
• Neurodivergence
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Attachment
• Trauma
• Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
• Relationships
• Parenthood
• Post-Natal Depression (PND)
• Burnout
• Help with Executive Functioning (EF) and overwhelm.
  

I specialise in working with clients with ADHD, and work with partners and families who care/support someone with ADHD.

I incorporate breathwork and guided meditations within my work.

Having a lived experience of ADHD and being a mother of two neurodiverse children enables me to support clients with ADHD. 

I believe that working with ADHDers in a therapeutic space is unique. It requires a dynamic way of working, full of curiosity and wonder.

I proudly hold a Level 7 Post Graduate Certificate in ADHD, during which I had my own diagnosis of ADHD (which made it more interesting!).

I hold a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, which taught a variety of modalities, from CBT, Gestalt, TA, Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and my personal favourite, Transpersonal.

I also hold ITEC diplomas in Holistic Therapy and have qualifications in Breathwork and Meditation for children and adults whilst regularly undertaking CPD courses to inform and shape the way I work. I am currently undertaking more Somatic Healing training, as sometimes talking therapy is one part of a client’s journey, and sometimes we need to explore deeper.

I am fully insured and hold MNCPS (Accred) and MBACP, which means I’m an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I also have regular supervision with a neurodivergent supervisor, attend group supervisions and have weekly therapy myself.